Category: Inside Online Learning

Online Enrollments Continue to Increase Research conducted by multiple organizations over the past several years shows that online options continue to grow in popularity, even as overall college enrollment begins to decrease. As educational technologies evolve and new formats for Read more

College Completion Rates are on the Rise A new study from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center finds that overall completion rates are increasing, after several years of decreasing numbers. College Completion Rates! Who : The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Read more

Melissa’s November Insights Online Education in the News Read More Faculty Attitudes on Technology College and university leaders are continuously faced with decisions related to technology. Which tools are the most effective? How do they affect the quality of online Read more

Trends I’m Following this Month Alternative Credentials There has been a lot of news recently about professional credentials (e.g., badges, certification, micro-credentials) as not only a supplement to a college degree, but also as a potential alternative. What are employers Read more

Trends I’m Following this Month It’s All About Multimedia Innovation in online education is moving forward, and it’s not just because the technology is getting better. Designers, program managers, and faculty members are making the most of the tools available Read more

Trends I’m Following this Month Augmented and Virtual Reality in Online Education Last month I was introduced to virtual reality! And my Google Cardboard viewer is already in the mail. I became an instant fan of this new digital media Read more

Trends I’m Following this Month Participating, Planning … Prioritizing Once a time of rest and relaxation, the college “summer break” (if we get one at all) is now one of the busiest times of the academic year. In most online Read more

Trends I’m Following this Month Professional Development – Is it time to refresh your skills? Summer is upon us and it’s a good time in the academic year to pursue professional development activities. No matter your field of study or Read more

Trends I’m Following this Month the open education movement is going strong Open Education Week is an annual event coordinated by the Open Education Consortium. The goal is to “raise awareness about the movement and its impact on teaching and Read more

As you begin the new year, your resolutions may include job and education goals. The options for expanding your professional knowledge and technical skills are offered by a wide range of schools and organizations. The emergence of new formats, such Read more